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GENERAL INFORMATION TIGRAYLocation: Northern tip of Ethiopia between 120-150 north latitude & 360:30’- 400: 30’ east longitude Area: 53,638km2 Boundary: Afar region on the eastAmhara region on the south Sudan on the west Eritrea on the north Population: 3.8 million (out of which 51% are in the 15-64 age range Language: Tigrigna is the official language of the region. Erobgna, Kunamgna, Amharic & English are also spoken Economy: Predominantly agriculture Altitude: 500-3935 meters above sea level Agro ecology: 11.5 % Dega (high land) 40.5% Woyna Dega (temperate zone) 48% Kola (low land) Rainfall: The annual average rainfall is between 650-980 mm Go to SOURCE of article |